MM’s HERStory: Discovering HG at 15

I was 15 years old when I first discovered I was a victim of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). I remember being so sick that I couldn’t go to school, take a…

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Jayne Ann’s HERstory: The Power Of One Mom

After I had my third child, one mom shared her HG story with me. It was in an unlikely place, at an unlikely time, but I will forever remember that…

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Breastfeeding After HG: Resources to Be Informed and Prepared

For some, breastfeeding can be both an easy choice and a smooth experience. For others, however, there can be many challenges. After surviving hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and other related complications of pregnancy,…

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How to Establish Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day (May 15) in Your State

Hyperemesis gravidarum, or HG, is a life-altering and often misunderstood pregnancy complication that affects up to 3 percent of pregnancies. For those living through HG, the physical and emotional toll…

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Five Signs You Need More Help With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a serious pregnancy complication that goes far beyond typical morning sickness. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and, in some cases, dangerous without proper support. Whether…

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Top 5 Ways to Get Involved with HG Awareness Month

May is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Awareness Month. This month, we are taking a moment to look back on all of the progress we have made and looking forward to the…

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Our 2023-2024 Impact Report is here!

The HER Foundation is thrilled to share our 2023-2024 Impact Report with our community.  The past two years brought major breakthroughs in Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) research, expanded global awareness, and…

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Dr. Marlena Fejzo, HER Foundation Research Director, Spoke at the Inaugural White House Conference on Women’s Health Research

The HER Foundation announced that geneticist Dr. Marlena Fejzo, Research Director and Board of Directors, spoke at the first White House Conference on Women’s Health Research. This follows her prestigious honors as…

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Dr. Marlena Fejzo was named one of TIME Women of the Year

TIME named Dr. Marlena Fejzo to its annual TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing extraordinary leaders fighting for a more equal world. Read more about Dr. Fejzo’s journey: “HER…

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Allissa’s HG Reality

Pregnancy is supposed to be an exciting nine months, culminating with the arrival of your precious baby. When I first saw those two lines on the pregnancy test, I was…

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